Porsche Has Impressive Line Up, Including Cayman Targa

Porsche Has Impressive Line Up, Including Cayman Targa

 

It is not a secret that Porsche has a huge sales ambition. About how will they reach that ambition, is another matter. In addition to such diverse products as the Panamera and Cayenne, it is clear that it will be integral to extend their product range. The recently appointed CEO of Porsche, Matthias Mueller, has given some clues about what will be in store from the product pipeline.

 

The first one might be a Targa version of the Cayman. It could stand to bridge the gap between the Cayman coupe and the open-top counterpart, Boxter, with removable sliding roof panels. When talking to Automotive News, Mueller hinted at plans to introduce their sub-Boxster four-cylinder sports car that based on the Boxster’s platform, but with the possible use of Volkswagen Golf components to keep the low cost.

 

Beside that, Porsche has another big plans for their Panamera, including the possible derivatives that might be a coupe or convertible as rumored, and a spins-off for other Volkswagen divisions such as Bentley, Lamborghini, or Audi. The only thing that sure here is that Porsche will not only sit back and rely on to just one continuing product line anymore.

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A1GP Back This Fall As A10 World Series

The open wheel racing fans may recall the A1GP, self styled of the World Cup of Motorsport. The spec racing series pitted national teams to compete with each other in an identical machinery on circuits across the Europe and around the world. The final iteration have been developed and powered by Ferrari. It was a promising idea, but financial troubles caused the series liquidated in the end of 2009.

Some reports of A1GP’s revival have been circulating for some times, but according to Autosport, the publication of record about the international motor racing, the series will be back next fall. Only a few details revealed, except the fact that a leading motorsport figure will head the group of investors behind the effort, and it will be renamed as the A10 World Series.

The previous A1GP series was balanced between European and overseas races. But the new races will reportedly focus on emerging motorsport markets. You can imagine an Asia-heavy schedule with some races in the Gulf emirates and the Far East. For the machinery, the new series may adopt the abandoned Ferrari chassis or may go with a different design.

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GM Will Double Their Production in 2012

The CEO of General Motors Co., Dan Akerson, plans to double their 2012 production capacity for the Chevrolet Volt up to 120,000 units as he works to boost the plug in hybrid sales, according two people familiar with this. Volt output this year might icnrease to 25,000 from the original plan of 10,000. GM is currently working with suppliers to raise the 2012 capacity from the earlier target of 60,000.

However, it is said that they may not build that many if the parts aren’t available or the dmand is not strong enough. Akerson, who became a CEO in September wants to sell more of the $ 41,000 Volt and pushing to use the Voltec gasoline electric drive system for the models sold by other GM brands. Akerson wants GM to have a more fuel efficient models which are ready for a possible increase of oil prices.

“We want to focused on technology,” said Akerson to analysts at Deutsche Bank’s Auto Industry Conference in Detroit. Randy Fox, a spokesman for GM, declined to comment on it. He didn’t know how many people have ordered Volt, or how long they will have to wait.

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Infiniti EX30d Black Premium Edition in Europe

Buying a luxury automobile these days is now become the customer experience as it is about the actual vehicle. Infiniti has shown that they have a great attitude in delivering that experience as well as its rivals have, but some way better, particularly in Europe where the luxury car lines from Nissan is still a new comer.

The latest offering from Infiniti is the EX Black Premium. The car is based on the diesel powered EX30d GT Premium trim. This Black edition featured as what the name suggest, the black paint, with graphite leather interior and 19 inch alloys, a sun roof, Bose sound system, and an aluminum roof rails.

That is come with the vehicle. As for the experience, Infiniti has thrown in a night for two, including the fine dining, at one of the hundreds of luxury hotels which are associated with the Relais & Chateau group, as well as a membership for its exclusive club 5C. There are only 599 examples of Infinity EX30d Black Premium edition that will be offered across Europe at around $ 5,000 premium over the standard of the top spec model.

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Subaru Trezia Headed To Europe

When we are thinking about the collaboration of Toyota and Subaru, the first thing that comes to our mind will be the highly anticipated rear wheel drive ‘Toyobaru’ project car. While the FT-86 and the Subaru sibling comes first in our mind, it was not the number one come to the market.

Automotive News has reported that Subaru will unveil their Trezia hatchback car in March at Geneva Auto Show. The roomy five door car which closely mirrors Honda Fit in almost every measurement will be a near spot on match to the Toyota Verso where it is based on. But the Impreza style grille slapped on the front clim and some badging from Subaru sprinkled throughout the car.

Both Toyota Verso or Ractics and Subaru Trezia are already sold in Japan now, and both vehicles are destined to the European showrooms this spring. In Japan, this Trezia is powered with a choice of 1.3 liter and 1.5 liter inline four cylinder gasoline engines mated into a CVT. In Europe, the 1.5 will be replaced with 1.4 liter diesel. Also in Japan, the users had an option with all wheel drive that provided car buyers an option with a more powerful engine, which will likely be a turbodiesel in Europe.

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